Saudi Arabia may announce landmark Aramco share sale on Thursday, sources say DUBAI: Saudi Arabia may announce a landmark secondary share offering in oil giant Aramco later on Thursday, pending... Published 30 May, 2024 07:43pm
World Xi says China wants to work with Arab states to resolve hot spot issues BEIJING: China wants to work with Arab nations to resolve hot spot issues in ways conducive to upholding fairness,... Published 30 May, 2024 10:14am
World China hosts Arab leaders at forum aimed at deepening ties BEIJING: China on Wednesday hosts a litany of Arab dignitaries and diplomats ahead of a forum Beijing hopes will... Published 29 May, 2024 12:36pm
Markets Saudi Arabia may cut July oil prices to Asia for first time in 5 months SINGAPORE: Saudi Arabia, the world’s biggest oil exporter, may cut prices for most crude grades it sells to Asia in... Published 29 May, 2024 11:14am
Editorials A bleak investment outlook EDITORIAL: In a much-needed fillip for Pakistan’s floundering investment landscape, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s... Published 29 May, 2024 06:05am
World Saudi king heads cabinet meeting after medical treatment, state media says DUBAI: Saudi Arabia’s King Salman headed a cabinet meeting on Tuesday after he underwent medical treatment for lung... Published 28 May, 2024 07:12pm
World Rafah strikes could ‘hinder’ Gaza truce talks: mediator Qatar DOHA: Israel’s latest strikes on a displaced people’s camp near Gaza’s southern city of Rafah could hinder talks... Published 27 May, 2024 03:27pm
Business & Finance Saudi Arabia plans Aramco share sale as soon as June DUBAI: Saudi Arabia is planning a multi-billion-dollar share sale in energy giant Aramco as soon as June in what... Published 27 May, 2024 05:52am
World US expected to lift ban on sale of offensive weapons to Saudi Arabia: FT The United States is expected to lift a ban on the sale of offensive weapons to Saudi Arabia, potentially in the... Published 26 May, 2024 07:28pm
Print Privatisation of SOEs: SIFC stresses need for meeting timelines Committee reiterates the commitment to improve the investment ecosystem, and gave directions to make it more investment friendly through sustainable policy initiatives Updated 26 May, 2024 09:06am
Pakistan UAE, KSA investments to come through SIFC, says PM Shehbaz Remarks come during the 10th Executive Committee meeting of the SIFC Updated 25 May, 2024 08:25pm
World Japan, Saudi Arabia discuss energy, industry collaborations at forum TOKYO: Japan and Saudi Arabia held a bilateral business forum in Tokyo on Tuesday to discuss further collaboration... Published 21 May, 2024 04:47pm
World Israel-Saudi normalisation needs Gaza quiet, discussion of Palestinian rule: US envoy JERUSALEM: Forging formal Israeli-Saudi relations as part of an emerging trilateral deal involving Washington would... Published 21 May, 2024 04:40pm
Markets Saudi Arabia’s crude exports hit nine-month high in March Saudi Arabia’s crude oil exports rose for the second straight month in March, reaching their highest in nine months,... Published 20 May, 2024 05:19pm
World Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, Iran’s top diplomat TEHRAN: Iranian foreign minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, who has died in a helicopter crash along with president... Published 20 May, 2024 01:42pm
World Saudi crown prince postpones Japan trip citing king’s health, Tokyo says TOKYO: Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has postponed his visit to Japan scheduled to begin on Monday... Published 20 May, 2024 10:41am
Markets Russia is China’s top oil supplier for a 12th month in April Russia China’s top oil supplier in April for a 12th month, with volumes rising 30% from a year earlier, official... Published 20 May, 2024 10:20am
Markets Most Gulf markets rise while Saudi bourse holds steady DUBAI: Most Gulf stock markets rose on Sunday against a backdrop of rising oil prices on improving economic... Published 20 May, 2024 05:44am
Pakistan Dar telephones Saudi FM, discusses ties ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Sunday held a telephone discussion his Saudi counterpart and reviewed... Published 20 May, 2024 05:44am
Print MBS, Biden aide discuss ‘semi-final’ security deal RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s de facto ruler and a top aide to US President Joe Biden have discussed a “semi-final” version... Updated 20 May, 2024 08:39am
Business & Finance IT exports to Saudi Arabia have increased, says leading exporter ISLAMABAD: Information Technology exports to Saudi Arabia increased by $100 million, as the industry has started to... Published 20 May, 2024 05:44am
Pakistan In call with Saudi counterpart, FM Dar ‘reviews preparations’ for crown prince’s visit: FO Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar reviewed preparations for the visit of Crown... Published 19 May, 2024 10:11pm
World Saudi crown prince seeks soft power in game hub Japan TOKYO: Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman visits Japan next week, where he will hold talks on energy while hunting... Published 17 May, 2024 05:43pm
Business & Finance Saudi Arabia inflation unchanged at 1.6% in April DUBAI: Saudi Arabia’s annual inflation rate held at 1.6% in April, the same as the previous month, government data... Published 15 May, 2024 12:23pm
World Economic shocks spur Saudi to ‘reprioritise’ reforms: official DOHA: Global economic “shocks”, from the coronavirus pandemic to the war in Gaza, have prompted Saudi Arabia to... Published 14 May, 2024 06:48pm
Life & Style Abu Dhabi sees first beer made in Arab Gulf ABU DHABI: Inside his Abu Dhabi gastro pub, Chad McGehee inspects shiny steel tanks fermenting a special brew: the... Published 14 May, 2024 06:16pm
Sports Saudi Arabia’s billion-dollar football league a work in progress RIYADH: Anyone expecting immediate results from Saudi Arabia’s unprecedented splurge on football stars was probably... Published 13 May, 2024 03:29pm
Print MBS’s visit put off for ‘time being’ ISLAMABAD: The highly-anticipated visit of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to Pakistan has been postponed... Updated 12 May, 2024 01:31pm
World US energy secretary to visit Saudi Arabia, UAE next week, officials say US Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm will visit Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates next week to work on... Published 11 May, 2024 10:41am
Business & Finance Feasibility study for crude to chemical refinery: Trilateral MoU may be signed during PM’s visit to China ISLAMABAD: A trilateral non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) is likely to be signed on preparation of... Published 11 May, 2024 06:22am